Another Day Camper Drowns During a Swimming Field Trip
Tom J. Griffiths, Ed.D., Aquatics Consultant :::: Research indicates more than half of all drownings occurring in the United States happen when groups visit an aquatic facility. Larger groups, whether…
Boy Drowns in Hotel Pool, Lighting a Major Cause
Tom J. Griffiths, Ed.D, Aquatic Safety Consultant :::: A young boy attended a swimming pool gathering of playmates at a large downtown hotel in a major city. The pool was…
College Swimmer and Hypoxic Training Results in Death
Thomas J. Griffiths, Ed.D., Aquatic Safety Consultant :::: During an afternoon swim team practice, a national caliber swim team member was found unconscious lying on the bottom of the swimming…
Shallow Water Dangers
Tom J. Griffiths, Ed.D, Aquatics Expert :::: Recently, two separate but similar catastrophic diving cases settled for very large amounts for the plaintiffs. In the first case, a young adult…
Are Non-Fatal Drownings Noteworthy?
Tom J. Griffiths, ED.D. and Rachel Griffiths, Aquatic Safety Specialists :::: The public and many water safety advocates are more than aware of the risk of fatal drowning, especially for…
Woman struck by Boogie-Boarder
Tom J. Griffiths, ED.D., Aquatics Expert :::: After checking into her hotel with her extended family, and spending considerable time on the beach observing the ocean and taking pictures, the…
